The Day the World Got Smaller: The Historic First Flight of the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet
On this day, fifty-seven years ago, the future of air travel roared down a runway near Seattle and lifted into the grey Washington sky. On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747 completed its maiden voyage. This event marked a pivotal moment in engineering history and launched the era of mass tourism. The aircraft, affectionately known … Read more